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title: Popoiʻa Island Hopper Guided Kayak Tour + Snorkeling Kailua, Oahu
lang: en
type: tour
city: Oahu
country: United States
price: 154
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.95
reviews: 503
duration_minutes: 180
languages: [ja, en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 4 of 71 (Snorkeling & Turtle Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-21
data_updated: 2026-10-21
canonical: https://guidekin.com/usa/oahu/tours/popoi-a-island-hopper-guided-kayak-tour-snorkeling-kailua-oahu/
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# Popoiʻa Island Hopper Guided Kayak Tour + Snorkeling Kailua, Oahu

In our comparison: #4 of 71 in Snorkeling & Turtle Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Ideal for Beginners looking for a Hawaiian kayaking tour with the safety of a guide in sea turtle feeding grounds; All levels welcome from children 8 and up. Includes Snorkeling, and Lunch. Join a small group and venture into Kailua Bay’s near-shore destinations. Visit Popoiʻa Island and find the nesting sea-birds that these islands are protected for. The Koʻolau Mountain Range and Dormant Volcanoes create a backdrop full of Hawaiian and geological history to learn about. The Hawaiian Green Sea-Turtle makes these waters its home and will often make an appearance.

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €154 per person
- Duration: 3h
- Rating: 4.95/5 from 503 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Kailua Beach Adventures
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: Japanese, English
- Start times: 07:30, 09:15, 13:15
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-21

## Reviews

4.95 from 503 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 497 of 503.

- 5 stars: 488 (97%)
- 4 stars: 9 (2%)
- 3 stars: 5 (1%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 1 (0%)

## What's included

- Professional guide (if option selected) - guides are certified lifeguards & true watermen & women.
- Use of Kayak
- Use of bikes
- Light refreshments
- Lunch
- Use of Snorkelling equipment
- Environmental Management Charge (Reef Tax)

## Not included

- None

## Itinerary

1. **Kailua Beach Park** (30m) - Kailua Beach is where we launch our kayaks and land upon return. Its well known for being one of the most family friendly beaches on Oahu.
2. **Kailua** (1h) - If you Selected Hotel Pick Up and confirmed your pickup time and location, wait for you name to be called at the specified time. If you are driving, park in our lot for free (Kailua Beach Adventures). Meet your guide (If option selected) or your briefing staff for...
3. **Koolaus Mountains** (pass by, no stop) - Take in the Ko’olau Mountains, one of Oahu’s most iconic natural landmarks. This ancient volcanic mountain range runs along the island’s eastern side, its emerald-green cliffs and jagged peaks rising above Windward Oahu.
4. **Lanikai Pillbox Trail** (pass by, no stop) - You will have excellent views of the Kaiwa Ridge, home to the popular Pillbox hike. Two WWII-era concrete lookouts sit along the crest, and from below you can spot them against the skyline.
5. **Nu'uanu Pali Lookout** (pass by, no stop) - Amazing views of Nu’uanu Pali, one of Oahu’s most famous scenic landmarks, set high in the Ko’olau Mountains between Honolulu and Windward Oahu. The Pali (“cliff” in Hawaiian) is known for its sheer green cliffs, sweeping views over Kaneohe and Kailua, and the strong trade...

## Schedule

- Runs: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
- Departures: 07:30, 09:15, 13:15
- Schedule last checked: 2026-10-21
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Please check in 15 minutes before your tour time.
- All guests must be able to swim

## Compared with other Snorkeling & Turtle Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #4 of 71** | €154 | 3h | 4.95 (503) | shared |
| [Kevo's Beach Bus Paddleboard Snorkel Adventure North Shore Oahu](/usa/oahu/tours/kevo-s-beach-bus-paddleboard-snorkel-adventure-north-shore-oahu/?format=md) | €135 | 8h | 4.99 (507) | shared |
| [Waikiki: Small Group Turtle Canyon Snorkel Boat Tour](/usa/oahu/tours/waikiki-small-group-turtle-canyon-snorkel-boat-tour/?format=md) | €77 | 2h | 4.98 (515) | shared |
| [Kayak to the Mokulua Islands, Queen's Bath & Snorkel, Kailua Oahu](/usa/oahu/tours/kayak-to-the-mokulua-islands-queen-s-bath-snorkel-kailua-oahu/?format=md) | €212 | 5h | 4.96 (429) | shared |

Ranked #4 of 71 in Snorkeling & Turtle Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €35 to €634, median €108; typical length 3h. 3 of 71 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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